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Brian Shoot is a member of the firm and an appellate specialist who has argued some 250 cases in appellate courts throughout New York. He is admitted to a variety of courts, including the United States Supreme Court, and his experience has made him a sought-after expert by members of the bar on appellate issues. He is a member of the Office of Court Administration’s Advisory Committee on Civil Practice, which advises the state courts on the potential changes in matters of civil procedur...

Olivier A. Beabeau leads the firm’s business litigation and intellectual property practice groups. Olivier’s practice focuses on complex civil litigation at the trial and appellate level, alternative dispute resolution through arbitration and mediation, and trademark and copyright protection in the United States and abroad. He has significant experience litigating high-stakes partnership disputes, contract disputes, securities fraud, residential construction fraud, unfair competit...

Adam L. Heiden is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Tax Law. Adam L., who practices law in Jacksonville, Florida, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Adam L. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Richard M. Serbin is a leader in the Sexual Abuse Division of Janet, Janet & Suggs, LLC, a national law firm that has successfully represented thousands of survivors of sexual abuse. Mr. Serbin has been nationally recognized as a “crusader” for the rights of those abused by Catholic Clergy and as one of the first legal advocates for survivors of abuse by Catholic priests and clergy. His diligence, commitment, experience, and accomplishments representing hundreds of survivors a...

Joey Price is an experienced litigator and focuses his practice on civil litigation, representing clients in matters involving breach of contract, negligence, fraud, defamation, products liability, eminent domain, the Freedom of Information Act, the Administrative Procedures Act, and OSHA compliance. Mr. Price has extensive trial experience, including a defense verdict in a multimillion-dollar partnership dispute involving allegations of breach of contract, fiduciary duty, fraud, and conversi...

Carlito P. Caliboso is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Communications Law, Energy Regulatory Law and Utilities Law. Carlito P., who practices law in Honolulu, Hawaii, has been recognized since 2015. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Carlito P. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

When facing the uncertainty of divorce or other family issues, Vija provides her clients with peace of mind. Vija's advocacy is set apart by a confidence and compassion that seeks practical solutions to issues that keep her clients up at night. With years of experience and wins from Minnesota's trial courts to its Supreme Court, Vija's clients know she has what it takes to protect them and what they value most. Vija recognizes that, for clients going through a divorce or other family law matt...

Catherine Puttmann, Esq. is a founding shareholder at Sherr Puttmann Akins Lamb, PC. Ms. Puttmann received her B.A. in political science from the University of Colorado, Boulder in 1994, and her J.D. in 1997 from the University in Houston. Ms. Puttmann is an experienced litigator and negotiator. She was a criminal prosecutor with the 18th Judicial District from 1999 until 2005 when she moved to private practice, specializing in family law. Ms. Puttmann is an advocate for alternative dispute r...

Kevin J. Howley is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Corporate Law, International Trade and Finance Law and Mergers and Acquisitions Law. Kevin J., who practices law in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, has been recognized since 2009. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Kevin J. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Tom Van Winkle is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Banking and Finance Law, Corporate Law and Mergers and Acquisitions Law. Tom, who practices law in Honolulu, Hawaii, has been recognized since 2001. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Tom is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.